Another quiet release week for August, as Summer of Arcade continues to dominate with another anticipated Xbox Live release.

Hybrid

Release date: August 8 (worldwide)Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade

From the creator of Scribblenauts, Hybrid is a third-person shooter where players join one of two warring factions in a combination of cover-based aerial combat using a jet pack. It will also feature a persistent world war through online multiplayer, where individual matches contribute to each faction's success.

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Hero Academy

Release date: August 8 (worldwide)Platforms: PC (Steam)

Created by the team behind Age of Empires Online and Orcs Must Die!, this turn-based strategy game in which players attempt to destroy their opponent's crystals has taken the App Store by storm. As well as cross-platform multiplayer with the iOS editions, it features characters, upgrades and abilities from Valve shooter Team Fortress 2.